Consumption device for multiple beverages

ABSTRACT

There is provided a consumption device for multiple beverages. The consumption device includes a container with multiple compartments, a connection member connected to the compartments and forming a channel with the compartments, where the channel has one or a plurality of openings on a side of the channel. The consumption device also includes a straw disposed in the channel that can be movable with respect to the channel, where the straw has an opening on a side of the straw, wherein the opening on the straw can share a pass with an opening on the channel for a beverage in one of the compartments. By moving the straw, a user can selectively or sequentially consume multiple beverages, or alternatively, simultaneously consume of the beverages. Without moving the straw, the device can share no passes between any of compartments and the straw, allowing no consumption of any beverages.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to a consumption device, and moreparticularly to a consumption device that is capable of containingmultiple beverages separately and serving multiple beveragessequentially or simultaneously.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The background description provided herein is for the purpose ofgenerally presenting the context of the present disclosure. The subjectmatter discussed in the background of the invention section should notbe assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in thebackground of the invention section. Similarly, a problem mentioned inthe background of the invention section or associated with the subjectmatter of the background of the invention section should not be assumedto have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matterin the background of the invention section merely represents differentapproaches, which in and of themselves may also be inventions. Work ofthe presently named inventors, to the extent it is described in thebackground of the invention section, as well as aspects of thedescription that may not otherwise qualify as prior art at the time offiling, are neither expressly nor impliedly admitted as prior artagainst the present disclosure.

It is common for a consumer to have the need to consume separatebeverages sequentially. Containers with multiple chambers have beenproposed for use for containing multiple beverages, but previouscontainers have been complicated in construction or operation, forexample, requiring multiple straws to selectively consume individualbeverages. Further, previous containers have limitations in allowingconsumption of multiple beverages simultaneously.

Therefore, a heretofore unaddressed need exists in the art to addressthe aforementioned deficiencies and inadequacies.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

These and other aspects of the present disclosure will become apparentfrom the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunctionwith the following drawings, although variations and modificationstherein may be affected without departing from the spirit and scope ofthe novel concepts of the disclosure.

The present disclosure provides a consumption device for multiplebeverages, inclining, a plurality of compartments, a connecting memberthat is connected to the compartments and forms a channel with thecompartments, where the channel comprises a first opening on a side ofthe channel, a straw that can be disposed in the channel and can bemovable with respect to the channel, where the straw comprises a secondopening on a side of the straw. The second opening on the straw iscapable of sharing a pass with the first opening for a beverage in oneof the compartments.

In one embodiment, the channel has a plurality of openings.

In one embodiment, the straw can be tubular or circular.

In one embodiment, the straw has a plurality of openings.

In one embodiment, the straw can be movable with respect to the channel,wherein there is no shared pass among the compartments and the straw.

In one embodiment, the device has a plurality of compartments.

In one embodiment, the container is formed by permanently joining aplurality of pieces.

In one embodiment, the container is formed by temporarily joining aplurality of pieces.

In one embodiment, the compartments of the container are formed by oneor a plurality of connecting members.

In one embodiment, the compartments are formed by one or a plurality ofremovable containers disposed in the larger container.

In one embodiment, the consumption device has one or a plurality ofcovers.

In one embodiment, the cover is joined or made with a removablecontainer.

In one embodiment, the device, or part of the device is formed frompolymer.

In one embodiment, the device, or part of the device is formed frommetal.

In one embodiment, the device, or part of the device is formed fromceramic.

In one embodiment, the device, or part of the device is formed from woodor bamboo.

In one embodiment, the device, or part of the device is formed frompaper.

In one embodiment, the device, or part of the device is formed byinjection molding.

In one embodiment, the cover is formed together with a removablecompartment.

In one embodiment, the device can be joined with other compartments toform a new device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings illustrate one or more embodiments of thepresent disclosure and, together with the written description, serve toexplain the principles of the 10 invention. Wherever possible, the samereference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the sameor like elements of an embodiment.

FIG. 1(a) is a perspective view of a consumption device embodiment.

FIG. 1(b) is a side view of FIG. 1(a).

FIG. 1(c) is a cross-sectional view (A-A) of FIG. 1(b).

FIG. 1(d) is a cross-sectional view (B-B) of FIG. 1(b).

FIG. 1(e) is a perspective view of another consumption deviceembodiment.

FIG. 1(f) is a front view of FIG. 1(e).

FIG. 1(g) is a cross-sectional view (C-C) of FIG. 1(f).

FIG. 1(h) is an exploded view of FIG. 1(g).

FIG. 2(a) is a perspective view of one embodiment of container design.

FIG. 2(b) is a top view of FIG. 2(a).

FIG. 2(c) is a perspective view of another embodiment of containerdesign.

FIG. 2(d) is another perspective view of FIG. 2(c).

FIG. 2(e) is a top view of FIG. 2(c) or FIG. 2(d).

FIG. 3(a) is a perspective view of a tubular straw with multiple holes.

FIG. 3(b) is a perspective view of a straw with a protruded dot.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of two pieces that can be joinedpermanently to form a container.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a container with a removable connectingmember.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a consumption device embodiment with astraw and a container that has a removable compartment.

FIG. 7 is a top view and a cross-sectional view (D-D) of ensembled FIG.6 .

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a consumption device embodiment that hasa cover.

FIG. 9(a) is a perspective view of a consumption device embodiment witha removable compartment joined with a cover.

FIG. 9(b) is a top view of FIG. 9(a).

FIG. 9(c) is a cross-sectional view (E-E) of FIG. 9(b).

FIG. 10 is a side of the assembled consumption device as in FIG. 9 .

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter withreference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodimentsof the present disclosure are shown.

The present disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different formsand should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forthherein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosureis thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of theinvention to those skilled in the art. Like reference numerals refer tolike elements throughout.

The terms used in this specification generally have their ordinarymeanings in the art, within the context of the invention, and in thespecific context where each term is used. Certain terms that are used todescribe the invention are discussed below, or elsewhere in thespecification, to provide additional guidance to the practitionerregarding the description of the invention. For convenience, certainterms may be highlighted, for example using italics and/or quotationmarks. The use of highlighting and/or capital letters has no influenceon the scope and meaning of a term; the scope and meaning of a term arethe same, in the same context, whether or not it is highlighted and/orin capital letters. It is appreciated that the same thing can be the inmore than one way. Consequently, alternative language and synonyms maybe used for any one or more of the terms discussed herein, nor is anyspecial significance to be placed upon whether or not a term iselaborated or discussed herein. Synonyms for certain terms are provided.A recital of one or more synonyms does not exclude the use of othersynonyms. The use of examples anywhere in this specification, includingexamples of any terms discussed herein, is illustrative only and in noway limits the scope and meaning of the invention or of any exemplifiedterm. Likewise, the invention is not limited to various embodimentsgiven in this specification.

It is understood that when an element is referred to as being “on”another element, it can be directly on the other element or interveningelements may be present therebetween. In contrast, when an element isreferred to as being “directly on” another element, there are nointervening elements present. As used herein, the term “and/or” includesany and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

It is understood that, although the terms first, second, third, etc. maybe used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layersand/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/orsections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only usedto distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section fromanother element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, a firstelement, component, region, layer or section discussed below can betermed a second element, component, region, layer or section withoutdeparting from the teachings of the present invention.

It is understood that when an element is referred to as being “on,”“attached” to, “connected” to, “coupled” with, “contacting,” etc.,another element, it can be directly on, attached to, connected to,coupled with or contacting the other element or intervening elements mayalso be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being,for example, “directly on,” “directly attached” to, “directly connected”to, “directly coupled” with or “directly contacting” another element,there are no intervening elements present. It are also appreciated bythose of skill in the art that references to a structure or feature thatis disposed “adjacent” to another feature may have portions that overlapor underlie the adjacent feature.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particularembodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Asused herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended toinclude the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicatesotherwise. It is further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or“comprising,” or “includes” and/or “including” or “has” and/or “having”when used in this specification specify the presence of stated features,regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, butdo not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features,regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/orgroups thereof.

Furthermore, relative terms, such as “lower” or “bottom” and “upper” or“top,” may be used herein to describe one element’s relationship toanother element as illustrated in the figures. It is understood thatrelative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of thedevice in addition to the orientation shown in the figures. For example,if the device in one of the figures is turned over, elements describedas being on the “lower” side of other elements would then be oriented onthe “upper” sides of the other elements. The exemplary term “lower” can,therefore, encompass both an orientation of lower and upper, dependingon the particular orientation of the figure. Similarly, if the device inone of the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or“beneath” other elements would then be oriented “above” the otherelements. The exemplary terms “below” or “beneath” can, therefore,encompass both an orientation of above and below.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientificterms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by oneof ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Itis further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly useddictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that isconsistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and thepresent disclosure, and will not be interpreted in an idealized oroverly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

As used herein, “around,” “about,” “substantially” or “approximately”shall generally mean within 20 percent, preferably within 10 percent,and more preferably within 5 percent of a given value or range.Numerical quantities given herein are approximate, meaning that theterms “around,” “about,” “substantially” or “approximately” can beinferred if not expressly stated.

As used herein, the terms “comprise” or “comprising,” “include” or“including,” “carry” or “carrying,” “has/have” or “having,” “contain” or“containing,” “involve” or “involving” and the like are to be understoodto be open-ended, i.e., to mean including but not limited to.

As used herein, the phrase “at least one of A, B, and C” should beconstrued to mean a logical (A or B or C), using a non-exclusive logicalOR. It should be understood that one or more steps within a method maybe executed in different order (or concurrently) without altering theprinciples of the invention.

Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in detail hereinafter withreference to accompanying drawings. It should be understood thatspecific embodiments described herein are merely intended to explain theinvention, but not intended to limit the invention. In accordance withthe purposes of this invention, as embodied and broadly describedherein, this invention, in certain aspects, relates to methods andsystems for identification of bacteria in a biological fluid using Ramanspectroscopy and applications of the same.

Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in detail hereinafter withreference to accompanying drawings. It should be understood thatspecific embodiments described herein are merely intended to explain theinvention, but not intended to limit the invention. In accordance withthe purposes of this invention, as embodied and broadly describedherein, this invention, in certain aspects, relates to a consumptiondevice for multiple beverages. It is understood that the size and shapeof the device can be different depending on the design requirement. Itis understood that the term “beverage” can be referred to, but notlimited to, flowable liquids such as water, tea, coffee and milk,flowable liquid-solid mixtures such as yogurt, ice-cream and pudding,carbonated liquids, liquids containing flowable solids such as bubbletea, drinks with crushed ice or other particles, liquids containingnon-flowable solids such as ice cubes.

FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of a consumption device, among which, FIG.1(a) is a perspective view, FIG. 1(c) is a cross-sectional view (A.-A)of FIG. 1(b), and FIG. 1(d) is a cross-sectional view (B-B) of FIG. (b).Referring to FIG. 1(a), the consumption device 100 includes a container101 with compartments 102 and 102 b, a connecting member 103 that isconnected to the compartments and forms a channel 104 with thecompartments, a straw 105 that can be disposed in the channel 104 andcan be movable with respect to the channel 104. The strew can berotatable in the channel 104 and be moved up and down vertically. Thechannel 104 comprises a first opening 106 on a side of the channel asshown in FIG. 1(c). The straw 105 comprises a second opening 107 on aside of the straw. The channel 104 comprises a third opening 106 b onanother side of the channel as shown in FIG. 1(d).

By moving the straw 105, the first opening 106 on the side of thechannel can share a common pass with the second opening 107 on the sideof the straw, and as a consequence, the compartment 102 that has thefirst opening 106 is connected to the straw through the shared pass toallow the beverage inside the compartment 102 to be consumed. By furthermoving the straw 105, the third opening 106 b on the side of the channelcan share a pass with the second opening 107 on the side of the straw,and as a consequence, the compartment 102 b is connected to the strawthrough the shared pass to allow the beverage inside the compartment 102b to be consumed.

When the container 101 is filled with different beverages in thecompartments 102 and 102 b, a consumer can consume one beverage at atime from a compartment on which the opening on the channel shares apass with the second opening 107 through the tubular straw 105, byensuring the other compartment is not interconnected with the tubularstraw 105. The outside diameter of the straw 105 is equal or close tothe inside diameter of the slide channel so when the tubular straw 105is disposed in the slide channel no beverage can flow between thetubular straw 105 and the channel 104. The straw 105 is tubular and isrotatable to allow selectively consuming each beverage in the container.

The straw 105 can be moved along the channel 104. By moving the straw105, the bottom opening 109 of the straw is able to have a pass withboth the first opening 106 and the third opening 106 b, so the straw isinterconnected with compartments 102 and 102 b to allow consuming bothbeverages inside the compartments simultaneously.

FIG. 1(e) is a perspective view, and FIG. 1(f) is a front view, ofanother embodiment of a consumption device, which has an extended bottomthat allows the straw to move further. FIG. 1(g) is a cross-sectionalview (C-C) of FIG. 1(f), wherein the straw is pushed all the way in sothe second opening 107 does not share any pass with the first opening106 or the third opening 106 b, and the straw bottom opening 109 alsodoes not share any pass with the first opening 106 or the third opening106 b. Therefore, no beverage can be consumed. FIG. 1(h) is an explodedview of FIG. 1(g). In this position, the straw can be locked down withthe bottom of the consumption device

It should be understood that the shape of the first opening 106 can beeither circular, elliptical, slot-shaped, star-shaped or in any otherregular or irregular shape. The shape of the second opening 107 can becircular, elliptical, slot-shaped, star-shaped or in any other regularor irregular shape. The shape of the third opening 106 b can becircular, elliptical, slot-shaped, star-shaped or in any other regularor irregular shape. The size of the first opening 106, the secondopening 107 and the third opening 106 b can be the same or different.The straw 105 can have an extension or can be bent at one end to allowconvenient consumption and the extension can be in any regular orirregular shape. The shape of the container 101 can be eithercylindrical, or in any other regular or irregular shape. The shape ofthe compartments 102 can be or in any regular or irregular shape. Thevolume of the compartments can be the same or different.

In one embodiment, a consumption device 100 can include three or morecompartments with the same principal described above.

FIG. 2(a) is a perspective view of one embodiment of container design,and FIG. 2(b) is a top view of FIG. 2(a). FIG. 2 shows a simplifieddesign wherein there is only a first opening 106 on the channel 104. Thechannel 104 is a partial cylinder and allows a straw 105 to be disposed,rotated, or moved inside. The channel 104 can be half circular or morethan half circular.

FIG. 2(c) and FIG. 2(d) are perspective views of one embodiment wherethe first opening 106 and the third opening 106c are not centered. FIG.2(e) is a top view of FIG. 2(c) or FIG. 2(d). In this embodiment, whenthe straw is disposed all the way inside the channel 104, by onlyrotating the straw, it will enable consumption of the beverage incompartment 102 only, or consumption of the beverage in compartment 102b only, or no consumption of any beverage in compartments 102 and 102 b.When the straw is lifted up, it will allow consumption of both ofbeverages in compartments 102 and 102 b simultaneously.

FIG. 3(a) is a perspective view of a straw 105 with multiple openings107. The presence of multiple openings 107 can function as a filter toprevent larger solid particle in the beverages from flowing into thestraw 105.

FIG. 3(b) is a perspective view of a straw 105 with a protruded dot 301.The protruded dot 301 can allow locking the straw 105 in a position whendisplaced in the channel 105 where there is a recess of a similar shapeon the side of the channel 105. The locking mechanism can be a concaveor convex structure for either the strew or the channel. For example,the straw can have a concave member and the channel has a correspondingconvex member, or vice versa. Also, for example, the straw can have afemale member and the channel has a corresponding male member, or viceversa. The male member and the female member can be matched each otherso that the straw will not move with respect to the channel once thestraw is in a locked position. The female, male member, concave orconvex member or any other means can be fabricated in a traditionalmechanical way. For example, one side of the straw can be punched with aforce to obtain an extrusion. The locking location can be the positionwhen the consumer is consuming the beverage straw or in the middle ofconsuming process.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of two pieces 401 and 402 that can bejoined to form a container 101. It is understood that a container 101can be formed by joining three or more pieces permanently. It isunderstood that a container 101 can be formed by joining multiple piecespermanently or temporarily.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a container 101 with a removableconnecting member 501. The removable connecting member 501 can bedisposed in the container 101 in order to form separate compartments 102and 102 b for consumption of different beverages. The removableconnecting member 501 can be removed from the container 101 for cleaningor storage purpose. It is understood that a container 101 can havemultiple removable connecting members.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a consumption device100 with a straw 105 and a container 101 that has a removablecompartment 102.

FIG. 7 is a top view and a cross-sectional view (D-D) of ensembled FIG.6 . The removable compartment 102 can be disposed inside container 101for consumption of different beverages. The removable compartment 102can be removed from the container 101 for cleaning or storage purpose.It is understood that a container 101 can have multiple removablecompartments 102.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a consumption device101 that has a cover 801. The cover can be threaded, snapped, ormechanically fitted by other means for placement over container 101. Thecover 801 has an opening to allow disposition of the straw 105 insidethe channel 104. It is understood that the cover 801 can have a regularor circular or any other shape and the size of the cover 801 can besmaller or larger than the opening of container 101.

FIG. 9 shows an embodiment of a consumption device 101 that a removablecompartment 901 is joined with a cover, wherein FIG. 9(a) is aperspective view of the consumption device 101, FIG. 9(b) is a top viewof FIG. 9(a), FIG. 9(c) is a cross-sectional view (E-E) of FIG. 9(b).Beverages can be prepared separately in container 101 and compartment901 with the tubular straw 105 inside the slide channel 104 wherein thefirst opening 106 and the second opening 107 do not share a pass, thenplace compartment 901 into container 101.

FIG. 10 is a side view of the assembled consumption device 100 as shownin FIG. 9 . The cover that is joined with compartment 901 can form aseal with the container 101 to prevent leakage when the consumptiondevice 101 is slightly tilted.

It is understood that the consumption device 100, or part of the device,can be formed with a variety of natural or processed materials,including but not limited to, polymers, metals, ceramics, wood, bamboo,paper, or a combination of multiple materials. It is understood that theconsumption device 100, or part of the device, can be formed withflexible or rigid materials or structures. It is understood that theconsumption device 100, or part of the device, can be formed forwashable, reusable, or disposable uses with recyclable or non-recyclablematerials.

One manufacturing process to form container 101 is injection molding.

Injection Molding is a manufacturing process for producing parts byinjecting molten material into a mold. Injection molding can beperformed with materials such as metals, glasses, elastomers, and mostcommonly thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Feedstock material isfed into a heated barrel, mixed using a helical shaped screw, andinjected into a mold cavity, where it cools and solidifies to theconfiguration of the cavity.

Once the product is designed, mold is made by a toolmaker, usually fromsteel or aluminum, and precision-machined to form the features of thedesigned part. Once the mold is made, it is then loaded into aninjection molding machine where the process is performed. For plasticinjection molding, a hopper holds the feedstock thermoplastic pellets,which are fed into the barrel of the machine. Friction between therotating screw and barrel and external heating melt the pellets.Hydraulic or electric toggles close the mold halves and press themtogether with high pressure. The rotating screw then advances a presetdistance injecting a prescribed volume of the molten plastic into themold cavity under high pressure. Once the material enters the mold, itbegins to cool and solidify to conform to the shape of the mold. Afterthe material cools sufficiently, the mold is opened and the parts areejected by ejector pins.

The process cycle for injection molding consists of the following fourstages:

1. Clamping - Prior to the injection of the material into the mold, thetwo halves of the mold must first be securely closed by the clampingunit. Each half of the mold is attached to the injection molding machineand one half is allowed to slide. The hydraulically powered clampingunit pushes the mold halves together and exerts sufficient force to keepthe mold securely closed while the material is injected.

2. Injection - The raw plastic material, usually in the form of pellets,is fed into the injection molding machine, and advanced towards the moldby the injection unit. During this process, the material is melted byheat and pressure. The molten plastic is then injected into the moldquickly.

3. Cooling - The molten plastic that is inside the mold begins to coolas soon as it makes contact with the interior mold surfaces. The plasticwill solidify into the shape of the designed part.

4. Ejection - After sufficient time has passed, the cooled part may beejected from the mold by the ejection system, which is attached to therear half of the mold. When the mold is opened, a mechanism is used topush the part out of the mold. Once the part is ejected, the mold can beclamped shut for the next shot to be injected.

After the injection molding cycle, some post processing is typicallyrequired. During cooling, the material in the channels of the mold willsolidify attached to the part. This excess material, along with anyflash that has occurred, must be trimmed from the part, typically byusing cutters. Post machining can be also performed on the part such ashole drilling if that cannot be incorporated in the injection moldingprocess due to technical difficulty or cost-saving considerations.

The foregoing description of the embodiments of the present disclosurehas been presented only for the purposes of illustration and descriptionand is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to theprecise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possiblein light of the above teaching.

The embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain theprinciples of the invention and their practical application so as toactivate others skilled in the art to utilize the invention and variousembodiments and with various modifications as are suited to theparticular use contemplated. Alternative embodiments will becomeapparent to those skilled in the art to which the present disclosurepertains without departing from its spirit and scope. Accordingly, thescope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims ratherthan the foregoing description and the exemplary embodiments describedtherein.

What is claimed is:
 1. A consumption device, comprising, a plurality ofcompartments; a connecting member that is connected to the compartmentsand forms a channel with the compartments, wherein the channel comprisesa first opening on a side of the channel; and a straw that can bedisposed in the channel and can be movable with respect to the channel,wherein the straw comprises a second opening on a side of the straw,wherein the second opening on the straw is capable of sharing a passwith the first opening of the channel for a beverage in one of thecompartments.
 2. The consumption device of claim 1, wherein the channelcomprises a third opening.
 3. The consumption device of claim 1, whereinthe channel has a plurality of openings.
 4. The consumption device ofclaim 1, wherein the straw can be tubular or circular.
 5. Theconsumption device of claim 1, wherein the straw has a plurality ofopenings.
 6. The consumption device of claim 1, wherein the straw can belocked with respect to the channel when it is displaced inside thechannel.
 7. The consumption device of claim 1, wherein the device has aplurality of compartments.
 8. The consumption device of claim 1, whereinthe compartments are formed by permanently joining a plurality ofpieces.
 9. The consumption device of claim 1, wherein the compartmentsare formed by temporarily joining a plurality of pieces.
 10. Theconsumption device of claim 1, wherein the compartments are formed byone or a plurality of removable connecting members.
 11. The consumptiondevice of claim 1, wherein the device has one or two removablecompartments.
 12. The consumption device of claim 1, wherein the devicehas a plurality of removable compartments.
 13. The consumption device ofclaim 1, further comprising a cover, two covers or a plurality of coversfor placement over the compartments.
 14. The consumption device of claim1, further comprising one or a plurality of handles.
 15. The consumptiondevice of claim 1, wherein the device, or part of the device is formedfrom polymer, metal, ceramic, wood or bamboo, paper, or plastic byinjection molding.
 16. The consumption device of claim 13, wherein thecover is formed together with a removable compartment.
 17. Theconsumption device of claim 1, wherein the straw can be movable withrespect to the channel, and wherein there is no shared pass among thecompartments and the straw.